I want this to be cured quickly. I've been experiencing this for a few days.

[Right12]

Hi.I am about turning 18years old and I am new here.I am not sure what I'm suffering from,but after googling for some time,it looks like I'm suffering from anxiety(probably).I'm feeling this way for quite some time.I never get weird thoughts or something like that,but I feel like I really losing my mind.There are some lapses that I feel like I'm out of my mind(not in control,but still I don't get weird thoughts or dreams.but I had unpleasant thoughts(talk about that later).This began about 5 days ago while I was getting to bed,I had difficulties finding sleep.I was sweaty and I couldn't quite figure out why,I felt terrible.I tried getting out of my bed and sit down on it but it wasn't getting any better.It seemed like my mind was the cause of all this.I only find peace when I decided to wake up my parents in the middle of the night, about 3:00AM,and asked for the keys of our house because I felt that I just wanted to get out and sit down for some time.There my parents were somehow worried but I never told them what was wrong with me.I just told them that I was somewhat stressed out and I needed to spent some time outside. I stayed for almost an hour and half and went back to sleep.I still felt anxious so I took my iPad and played some games hoping I could get these thoughts out of my mind.It did get better,but for only about 30minutes.They found me again,my mind slowly shifted back to those thoughts.but I eventually decided to get back in bed and try to sleep it off.I'm a believer,so I repeated these words again and again "God please help me find sleep,God please help me" and suddenly slept deeply for an hour.But then I woke up again at about 6:15AM,I hesitated to wake up my parents again to avoid triggering suspicions on my mental health condition.I just waited till 7:30AM when everybody,except my mom,was gone(my father at work,my siblings at school).I shared some facts about this matter with my mom,but she didn't seem to be worried as I was,she and my father kept on saying that it will soon get better.but I was really worried, that's why I am here.

In hindsight,I tried to figure out what triggered this and I found out that all this was happening while I was thinking about a program that I applied for and wasn't selected.What hurt me the most is that there were many less qualified that were selected.At first,I was just angry but afterwards it was then playing with my mind,I'm sure I didn't allow this to happen but it caught me unexpectedly. Whenever I think about that program,this thing comes back and I feel awful,seem like my mind is playing games with me.Even though,I'm not experiencing hardships anymore with finding sleep,they can can catch me in the middle of the day and I try to clear these thoughts by going out to take some air.But even when I go to sleep at night,I always fear waking up in the morning being an other person,maybe someone who has lost control of his mind.I really don't know what to do.I'm not sure about what I'm suffering from.Please,I need some help.Should I see a psychiatrist?

[SuzyQ1948]

Yes Right 12 get help while you are young and don't put it off. I wish I knew about getting help when I was around your age but no one knew what I was going through. Good luck.

[Right12 in reply to SuzyQ1948]

Should I accept to get on medication?or just seeing a therapist may help?because I've been reading through horrible comments on the Internet saying that drugs can make things even worse

[AngelAmy1111]

Sounds like it was a panic/anxiety attack brought on by the stress of not getting in the program you wanted. It seems like a temporary thing if it only started 5 days ago. We all have crazy thoughts at times. It's called 'monkey mind". Where we just go around and around with worries about things that probably won't happen or fears that won't happen. To start, I would find a therapist that works with people with anxiety. Check out Eckhart Tolle on Youtube, search his name and "fear/anxiety". He explains how our minds just take off like a freight train. And how to control it, let go and be still.

You could look up CBT Therapy (cognitive behavioral therapy) or I tried something called 'Havening" which was similar in that it helps you work through old traumatic memories. My doctor told me about another therapy called EMDR. Same thing, works through the anxiety to get rid of it.

If it happens often enough where you feel like a medication would help, I would go to a psychiatrist or doctor you trust and ask. I found for me, a short term anti-anxiety did the trick when I was going through highly stressful times like a big move across country, and a divorce. Ativan, Xanax and Valium are all in the same class of drugs called Benzodiazepines. What I wish I had known is that Ativan, which I take and works great for calming the anxiety attacks, is made for SHORT TERM use ( less than 6 months and takinga low dose like 1mg a day).

Otherwise, these drugs, along with most antidepressants, take awhile to wean off of once you take them long term. The anti-anxiety meds are quick acting (30 mins to calm the system) while antidepressants can take 14 days to kick in. Just an FYI. Good to know.

There are plenty of natural alternatives that can work if the stress level is not severe, or the anxiety/depression is not too severe.

Yoga and meditation are wonderful when done daily. Vitamin D boosts the immune system and mood. All the B vitamins are necessary for the nervous system, Niacin in particluar. L-Theanine is great (100mg). My nutritionist friend suggested Valerian. But I take Inositol (600mg) and GABA (500 mg ) at night and I sleep great with no side effects since they are all natural. Chamomile tea is calming. Lavendar essential oil ( smell it when stressed or rub on inner wrists). Call a friend who understands. See a therapist. I have a great reiki healer friend, I go and get a 30 minute treatment and let myself cry out what is bothering me. Calling on God and the Angels is definitely powerful. Saying the "Our Father" prayer. Walking by the ocean, or in the woods with the trees is good. Deep breathing exercises ( look up "alternate nostril breathing"). And acupuncture is excellent.

There are lots of tools you can use! Good Luck.

[Missdaisy521 in reply to AngelAmy1111]

I'm going to use some of your advice. Very helpful. Thank you!